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Chapter 2

Full Metal Group

Ecanomic. That was the best way to describe the Central City train station. One group of people traded places upon each train with another group of people. No hold up at all. Just a simple transfer from vehicle, to the desired station. As well, conformity, guidelines, and policys were needed with a place as large as this specific station.

However the rules, guides, and many unsiad courtesy's were disregarded as Ed charged through the crowd. He had one goal in mind, and noby would stand in his way. Nobody did.

A picture of a three year old girl, instead, imposed her presence on Edward. And so did the man holding the picture, after Ed stopped. "Isn't she so cute! She already knows how to read, and she's in preschool! she's my smart little girl.", Yep, Hughes. Who else would be so, ignorant, of all other people when talking of his child?

"Long time no see Hughes, you haven't changed at all", Edward said as he tried to sidestep the energetic officer. He failed, finding the picture blocking his way once again.

"And you know what? It's only a few months untill her fourth birthday! What are you going to get her? I know she'll love a huge stuffed animal. I can't wait to see how excited she is, when I tell her you'll get a teddy bear as big as Al." And so Hughes went on, changing from topic to topic, all about his daughter. And almost alighn with each change, Ed was thwarted from escaping. Then, Hughes became serious. "Anyway, I got a call from Roy. He said to send you two straight back to Eastern Headquarters-"

"We aren't going back until we find out if this clue is any good. So if you came to see us off, your wasting your time."

Ed stated as he deliberately sidestepped Hughes. Al followed, giving a quite 'sorry' as he passed Hughes.

Hughes simply shook his head, chuckling at the reaction of those two. The same as always. He then set off after the two, closing the distance quite rapidly. "Hey, wait! I didn't come to send you back. I just came with your pickup to see how you were doing."

Ed was just opening the doors when Hughes had caught up to him. And there before the three, were two military cars. "Ok, but we aren't going to headquarters just yet, I've got a stop to make at the First Branch Library." Ed then got into the black car, luggage and all. Ignoring the doorman entirely, while he had opened and closed the door.

Al got in on the opposit side of the car. Giving a polite "Thank you", for both himself and Edward as he got in.

Hughes took the other car.

The drive was short. Only a mere ten minutes passed before the oppressing building came into sight. It's sturdy doors barring all but a select few elite from accessing the knowledge within. Inside his car, Edward smiled. He was close to his goal.

When they reached the library Ed didn't even wait for the doorman to open his door for him. Each step he took up those stairs brought him closer to his dream. Eagerness, along with confidence, radiated off of him with each step. At the doors, he glanced back at both Alphonce, and Hughes. Giving them both a thumbs up, before entering the library.

Inside, it appeared the same as any other library. Shelf upon shelf held tomes of knowledge. Although, there appeared to be a few extra shelves behind the counter. Ed knew the military documents he was looking for would be restricted. And thus, would be withheld behind the counter. Thats where Ed went.

He adressed the librarian immediately. "Hey, I'm looking for a book written by an author of Dr. Marco. Any books around here written by him?" His only answer was 'One second please,' before she dissapeared underneath the counter. It took more then a single second. And that annoyed Ed to no end.

However, she appeared once more with what appeared to be a log book. "It's marked restricted. I shall need to see your clearance before getting you that book." The librarian then looked at Ed with a neutral gaze. As if she believed one such as him had no chance at getting the book.

"Sure thing" Was all Edward said. He knew she'd ask for clearance. Thus why he had his hand in his pocket the entire time. He pulled out his watch. His mark as a state alchemist for the military. The lady only nodded, before dissapearing once more. Only this time, she vanished within the many shelves full of restricted material.

Minutes passed in silence. Ed never moved away from his spot, while the librarian never appeared. It was frustrating him to no end as well. But what could he do? Nothing. Marco hid his research, and this was the only legal way of getting it. Following protocal stank very much so.

However, eventually the lady would appear once more. Carrying with her an overfilled folder. It was indeed dusty, as if unused for many a year. But that didn't matter to Ed. "Please write your name, and what you've signed out on the sheet right there." She pointed it out quickly, before writing information on another set of papers, and stamping the return date on it.

With everything done, he took the folder and left. He was finally free.

"Ahh, find what your looking for Ed?" Hughes asked, while taking a quick glance at the old folders within the alchemist's grasp..

"Yeah, this is going to be a lot of researching." Ed said. He then turned to Al. "You up to it?"

"Yeah, are you ready for it Nii-chan?" Edward simply gave a nod, while having his trademark smirk plastered over his face.

Once again they were driving through Central. And once again, they were all stuck waiting. However, for Ed, this was far worse then before. Now that he had the notes, he wanted very badly to start overviewing them. But he couldn't until he was within the car. So, irritated, he waited.

Both cars pulled over to the side of the road, their destination finally reached. Ed rushed out once again, with luggage in one hand, while the other held Dr. Marco's notes. He paused soon after when confronted by two young soldiers saluting him. A lady with short brown hair, and a young man with longer blond hair. Hughes and Alphonse took their time getting out of the cars, and made their way behind Ed. Hughes saluted to the two.

"Lieutenant Maria Ross reporting for duty." Was all Maria needed to say. The other soldier kept quiet.

Hughes finished the salute, allowing the other two to do the same."At ease. Ed, I'de like you to meet Maria and Danny. Your body guards."

"We don't need any bodyguards!" Ed raged. Why the hell would they think both he an Al were defenceless? Hughes knew more then Roy did about his... Confrontations. Thus Hughes knew both he and Al were capable of defending themselves.

"We can never take to many precautions. Scar has been reported to be in Central. And we know your on his hit list." Hughes stated.

"Sorry about this Hughes-san. Nii-chan calm down, this is going to be a long night of studying." Al said, before entering the military outpost.

Ed reluctantly complied, but not before putting in one last remark. "Fine. But if they get in our way..."

The entire time Maria and Danny stood at ease, overlooking the situation. They knew their orders, but gave Hughes questionable glances before following Edward into the building. They needed an escort to their room, and that task was assigned to Maria and Danny as well.

Inu Group

The soft noise of breathing reverbareted throughout the camp. Signifying that all were asleep. And that thought was only confirmed, for noone moved at all. The fire had burned down to nothing but mere embers. Giving off a faint reddish glow throughout the camp.

Miroku was in an uneasy sleep. He knew he needed to rest, but something just didn't feel right. So the monk slowly got up. First, Miroku rubbed his eyes. Removing any last traces of sleep, and blurryness from his vision. Then he looked around in the faint light of the embers. There was someone missing, and he knew who it was right away. Sango. He got up, only to be adressed to adress Inuyasha in nothing but a whisper. "You know where Lady Sango is?"

Inuyasha was leaning back onto the trunk of the tree he was sleeping in. Appearing to sleep, but none the less he replied. "She headed into the forest. To the east."

That was all Miroku needed to know. "Thank you Inuyasha." He gathered his staff, checked his inner robes noting his stock of ofudas, then headed into the forest. Melding with the shadows as he dissapeared into the foliage.

Sango had been distraught these passed few weeks. Kohaku's body had been ound near Naraku's castle, lifeless. She wept tears of sorrow at the sight, not caring who had seen. Now though, she only cried when she was alone. Of course Kagome and all her friends were there. Somehow, her sorrow lightened a bit when Miroku was around as well. But every now and then she just needed to be alone. To let her pain flow through her alone.

A few minutes of travelling in the forest, and Miroku had still found nothing. No trace of Sango at all, as if she had dissapeared. He continued on anyway. Sango could have been in any sort of danger- He froze. Had he just heard the faint sound of crying? There it was again! He hurried his pace to the south where the crying had come from. There, he saw Sango crying. She hadn't even noticed him yet. He could only think of one thing to do. In a blink of an eye he walked up to her, kneeled, and hugged her to ease her pain.

Sango was shocked. She had heard someone enter the small clearing she was in. But she barely had time to react. She could only look up to see Miroku. Then, he kneeled and hugged her. "Hou- Housie-Sama what are you doing?" She yelped, staring into his eyes. He hadn't replied, just simply stared straight back at her. She attempted to look away, but couldn't. His eyes were so captivating.

"Dearest Sango, what's wrong?" She fidgeted at the question, he just wouldn't understand...

"No...nothing Miroku I'm fine..." Miroku didn't buy that for even a second.

"If it's about Kohaku, I understand. To see him die once, just for him to come back to life to fight you. That would be unbearable. Yet to see him die again just before it was over... It's alright to mourn for him." Sango finally closed her eyes, locking out his gaze. It was the only thing she could do to stop the incoming tears. On the surface he was a fun loving letcher. On the inside however, he was kind, caring, and gentle person.

She laid her head down on his shoulder. It was comfortable. And the way he held her... It just felt like she belonged there. She didn't want this moment to end for all the world. "Thank you Miroku."

She let her tears flow freely.

Chapter two

Bleh. That was another complete overhaul. I can't believe how crappy a writer I was back then. Anyways, I hope you like it better then you did before.